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Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met Oct. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Vice-Chairman Mr. Larry Manning called the regular Board of Trustees meeting to order at 6:31pm.

ROLL CALL

Mr. Brian Dorris, Secretary, called the roll.

Those present were:

Mr. Randall Crocker

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. John Kabat

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Colt Henson (Student Trustee)

Absent

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. Randy Rubenacker

Dr. David Asbery

Others present were:

Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mr. John Gulley, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Mrs. Gabby Farner, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, Mrs. Vickie Schulte, Mrs. Mary Huggins, Mrs. Mallory Howell, Mr. Mike Meinert, Mrs. Jena Jensik, Mr. Donnie Millenbine

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Monday, October 24, 2022; 5-8pm

Criminal Justice Roundup Banquet

RLC Event Center,

2. Wednesday, October 26, 2022; 5-9pm

Meet the Warriors

Waugh Gym

3. Wednesday, November 3 – Friday, November 6

ALADDIN --RLC Fall Play

RLC Theater; Time – TBD

4. Friday, November 5 – Sunday, November 7

RLC Board of Trustees Fall Retreat 2022

Four Seasons, St. Louis, Mo

5. Friday, November 5, 2022; Time - TBD

RLC Athletic Alumni Reunion

RLC Event Center

6. Tuesday, November 29, 2022; 5pm

Christmas Concert

RLC Theater

7. Thursday, December 8, 2022; Time - TBD

Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner

RLC Event Center

MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

NO EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESUME OPEN MEETING

NO EXECUTIVE SESSION

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Wilkerson recommended approving the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:

1. Approval September 13, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes; *

2. Approval of September 13, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes; *

3. Approval of September 13, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes;*

4. Approval of Revisions to Policy and Procedure 2.1200 – Addressing Discrimination and Harassment (to include Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking)

5. Approval of Course / Curriculum*

Mr. Dorris made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended; seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student Trustee voted yes. Those items marked with an asterisk (*) are a part of these minute

NEW BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF 2022 – 2023 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the 2022 – 2023 Employee Handbook as presented, effective October 11, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to approve the 2022 – 2023 Employee Handbook as presented, effective October 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by

Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

Student trustee voted yes.

RATIFY THE AWARD FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT REND LAKE COLLEGE MARKETPLACE

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the award for custodial services at Rend Lake College MarketPlace, as presented, effective October 11, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Henson motioned to ratify the award for custodial services at Rend Lake College MarketPlace, as presented, effective October 11, 2022.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Dorris. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

2022 TAX LEVY (PAYABLE 2023)

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept/determine the 2022 Tax Levy (Payable 2023). The proposed tax levy will be filed in accord with the Truth in Taxation compliance laws.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to accept/determine the 2022 Tax Levy (Payable 2023). The proposed tax levy will be filed in accord with the Truth in Taxation compliance laws. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

Student trustee voted yes.

PERMISSION TO BID PURCHASE OF SOLAR PANEL ARRAY

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to grant permission to bid for the purchase of a Solar Panel Array and system in accordance with the attached sub wared from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Award.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to grant permission to bid for the purchase of a Solar Panel Array and system in accordance with the attached subaward from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Award.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. Student trustee voted yes.

PERSONNEL

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – DEAN OF COMMUNITY & CORPORATE EDUCATION

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Margo Wagner, Dean of Community and Corporate Education, effective October 11, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Margo Wagner, Dean of Community and Corporate Education, effective October 11, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to accept the resignation of Mrs. Taylor

Hutchens, Administrative Assistant of Applied Science and

Technology, effective October 20, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Dorris made a motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Taylor Hutchens, Administrative Assistant of Applied Science and Technology, effective October 20, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes.

The Student Trustee voted yes.

APPOINTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to appoint Ms. Taylor Frank as Human Resource Generalist on a full-time, 50-week, non-tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective October 17, 2022.

As recommended, Mr. Crocker made a motion to appoint Ms. Taylor Frank as Human Resource Generalist on a full-time, 50-week, non tenure track contract at an annual salary of $38,000 prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, pending a successful background check, effective October 17, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabat.

On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

APPROVAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to approve the organizational restructure/transition of the administration, staff and support staff of Rend Lake College as it relates to the Community and Corporate Education Department. This recommendation includes the promotion of staff, changes to titles and accompanying job descriptions, including those impacted by these changes, as well as respective salaries, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective October 16, 2022 as provided.

As recommended, Mr. Henson made a motion to approve the organizational restructure/transition of the administration, staff and support staff of Rend Lake College as it relates to the Community and Corporate Education Department. This recommendation includes the promotion of staff, changes to titles and accompanying job descriptions, including those impacted by these changes, as well as respective salaries, prorated for the remainder of the fiscal year, effective October 16, 2022 as provided. The motion was seconded by

Mr. Kabat. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

RATIFICATION OF THE PAYMENT OF COLLEGE EXPENSES INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS

Mr. Wilkerson recommended to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements, as presented effective October 11, 2022.

As recommended Mr. Dorris made a motion to ratify the payment of college expenses including travel expense reimbursements as presented effective October 11, 2022.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Henson. On a roll call vote, those present voted yes. The Student Trustee voted yes.

REPORTS

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Mr. Mike Meinert, President of Academic Council reported that three courses in ECE have been submitted for approval.

ICCTA REPRESENTATIVE RLC ICCTA

Representative John Kabat shared that Sauk Valley Community College community service for college credit program is underway.

REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION NO REPORT

ACCREDITATION NO REPORT

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS NO REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, at 6:46 PM all trustees present voted aye in favor of adjourning.

The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Crocker and seconded by Mr. Kabat.

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